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Adolescents & Oral Health Tooth decay can stopped, reversed, and prevented!. Natali Batros, Christine Joseph, Monisha Kumar, Holly Booker. Our Target Group & Educator. Adolescents High School Students Years 11-12 (Ages 16-18) Both Male and Female In Public School Educator Teacher - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ADOLESCENTS & ORAL HEALTHTOOTH DECAY CAN STOPPED, REVERSED, AND PREVENTED!
Natali Batros, Christine Joseph, Monisha Kumar, Holly Booker
Our Target Group & Educator Adolescents
High School Students Years 11-12 (Ages 16-18)
Both Male and Female In Public School Educator - Teacher- Oral health professional
Contents MONISHA Our rationale Dental Caries Our products Main aspects of stress related behaviour
in adolescents Student diary Conclusion
Rationale MONISHA Remember to talk about research
methods such as Medline…etc..etc Why adolescents are at risk of dental
caries
Rationale MONISHA The aim of our project is to provide a
medium that can be used as tool for communicating that “tooth decay can be stopped, reversed and prevented” to adolescents.
Dental Caries MONISHA
(Dental Caries Circles, 2001)
Our Products CHRISTINE Educators booklet
Accompanying CD
Pamphlets
Diary
Educators booklet CHRISTFormat – learning objectives, slide
references, notes to educator and reference to diary
ContentHow it will be usedWhat is included?
Diet CHRIST
Health & Hygiene Habits CHRIST
Exercise & Energy CHRIST By being physical active, you are more
likely to maintain a healthy weight, a healthier body mass and composition. Such results will also assist in social development; build self confidence and social interactions (World Health Organisation, 2011).
Engage in at least 30 minutes of exercise daily
Caffeine Quick Fixes HOLLY
Sleeping Habits HOLLY 80-90% of the population grind their
teeth to varying degrees Can result in fractures, loose teeth, tooth
sensitivity, tension headaches Cause tooth decay by thinning the
enamel layer protecting the dentine, allowing demineralisation to occur more rapidly
Can be prevented through relaxation and visiting the dentist.
Sweet Dreams. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2011, from Women's Health Topics: http://womenshealthtopics.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/sweet-dreams/
Social Life HOLLY Studies show that alcoholics have three
times higher permanent tooth loss than the national average for corresponding ages.
Bacteria in the biofilm convert sugars to energy with acid as a waste.
Can take up to 20 mins for the pH to stabilise again after drinking.
Extras in Educators Booklet HOLLY
How your school can help Instructions on our student diary –how to
use effectively
CD & Pamphlet HOLLY Purpose of CD Purpose of Pamphlet (Handout Pamphlets)
Student Diary NAT Features & Purpose
Student Diary NAT How can this be used by the educator,
and by chairside?
How our products work together NAT
Limitations NAT 1st hand research into target group
Time limitations
Funding
Conclusions NAT Behaviour affects well being and oral
health Education for our target group Formation of habits Students have a basis of understanding
of these behaviours and outcomes Education, increasing awareness, and
behaviour modification requires a collaborative approach
Conclusion NAT (MONISHA) Topics covered in relation to adolescents
and stress related behaviour were sleeping habits, diet, exercise and energy, caffeine quick fixes, and social life.
The aim of our project is to provide a medium that can be used as tool for communicating that “tooth decay can be stopped, reversed and prevented” to adolescents.
References Dental Caries Circles. (2001, November 4). Retrieved March 24,
2011, from FAMILY GENTLE DENTAL CARE: http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/caries_circles.htm
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